Read-Along Ruckus!

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Children are not known for their patience, especially during long car rides. But you can detour around a major temper meltdown with recorded story-time.

Record a dozen of your child’s favorite books either on tape or CD.

Be sure to speak in an animated tone, and make conscious pauses in the recording if the book allows for your child to answer a question or talk along with the tape. For fun, let your toddler’s older siblings read some parts, and point out when that part plays on the recording.

Consider putting multiple books on one tape or CD, and playing your child’s favorite songs in between story readings.

Older children may enjoy holding onto the books and helping their younger sibling follow along as they listen to the stories.

Star Guest Appearance: Consider taping a read-aloud session you have with your child before the trip. Try to capture your child’s voice on tape and see how she reacts: Most kids get a giggle out of hearing themselves talk, so be prepared to listen to that section over and over.

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